These low carb waffles that I’ve been making are just the best.
(I know that every food blogger says that, but you’ve got to take my word for it on this one.)
These aren’t just the best low carb waffles, they are the best regular waffles too.
These waffles could go head to head with any waffle, any time, any place. They could throw down in IHOP and come out the winner, no question.
Waffles tend to be nutritional wastelands.
Lots of sugar and flour and not much else. But check out the ingredients in my waffles: Eggs, Cream Cheese, Baking Powder, Oil and Almond Flour. This is real food, people! Real food with only 5g of net carbs and a hefty 19g of protein. And did I mention that it also makes the World’s Greatest Pancakes? Well, it does. Best waffles and pancakes ever.
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World’s Greatest Low Carb Keto Waffles
This is it. The World’s Best Low Carb Pancake and Waffle batter. Hands down.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 3
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Entree
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 2 – 4 tablespoons almond flour*
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or melted butter**
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Pour the batter into a pre-heated, lightly greased waffle maker and bake according to manufacturer’s directions. (Usually 2-3 minutes.)
3. When done, use a fork to lift it off the grid.
Notes
*For thicker, breadier waffles, add 1-2 tablespoons more almond flour to the 2 tablespoons in the recipe. If you add 1 tablespoon more, then the net carbs are 6g. If you add 2 tablespoons more, then the net carbs are 7g.
**Omit oil if using for pancake batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Belgian Waffle
- Calories: 522
- Fat: 48
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 19
Keywords: Low Carb Waffle, Keto Wafffle, Low Carb Pancakes, Keto Pancakes
If you liked this low carb breakfast, then you might like my recipes for Cauliflower Eggs Benedict, Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes or Biscuits and Sausage Gravy.
I’ve included links in this post for the specialty products that I used. The best prices I’ve found are from Thrive Market which is like the Costco of health food. After you pay a $60 membership fee, you’ll be able to order low carb products at a discount of 25-50%. So the links in the recipe ingredients are links to the less expensive Thrive Market products. But I’ve also included Amazon links below to use if you don’t have a Thrive Market membership. Both kinds of links are affiliate links, so I’ll receive a commission if you buy something. Which is, honestly, a pretty sweet deal.
I’ve tried many low carb waffle recipes since I started this diet. I think this one is by far the best. My new go-to recipe.
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Awesome, thanks so much for taking a minute and letting me know.
Absolutely love the recipe as a go to. I add cinnamon or sugar free chocolate chips and/ or sweetener of choice depending on my mood.
Oh my goodness, chocolate chip waffles sound amazing. Will definitely be giving these a try. Thanks!
Do you know of anything nondairy that might be able to successfully replace the cream cheese? We aren’t able to consume dairy. Thanks!
No, I’m sorry but this recipe needs the cream cheese to work. But you should check out a product called Carbquik. It’s like a low carb Bisquick so it’s great for waffles and pancakes. You can buy it on Amazon here:
https://www.amazon.com/Carbquik-Baking-Biscuit-Mix-48oz/dp/B005YVU6FY
You can substitute cream cheese in most recipes with Kite Hill almond based cream cheese spread. It works like a charm in most applications. They also make a plain yogurt that can be subbed for any yogurt or sour cream required in recipes. Kroger stores (many chains fall under the Kroger umbrella) carry it, as do all health food stores.
Thanks for that tip. I keep hearing about low carb things you can buy at Kroger. There is one about 10 miles away from me but I’ve never been there. Are there any other low carb Kroger finds I should look for?
They often have their house brand of cream cheese on sale for 99 cents. I stock up when they have that. I also stock up on their CarbMaster Yogurt, which is sweetened with Sucralose, and usually marked at 50 cents each. It’s a little overly sweet, and low fat, so I solve both of those issues by adding 1T heavy cream to a serving. They carry some Torani SF syrups, if you need any. Boar’s Head meats from their deli are always gluten free, with minimal stuff added in, and good quality. My favorite deli meats! Aidells Chicken & Turkey Meatballs with Sundried Tomatoes, which I don’t find anywhere else. La Choy Soy Sauce (GF), hard to find around here. They have a big selection of flavored waters, both sparkling and still. Louanna Coconut Oil in a good size tub (not so big it won’t fit in my baking cupboard, as I find at Costco) – refined, so no coconut taste. NutPods Non Dairy Creamer, unsweetened — my fave is Vanilla. These should be on the shelf with boxed milks. My “dirty Keto” splurge is Protein Almonds from Optimum Nutrition, in the aisle with protein drinks. They have maltitol, but I only eat 3 at a time — so delicious! If you like those old timey potted meats, they are the only store I know that carris it in Corned Beef (everyone else has only ham and chicken). It’s great on low carb crackers. I find their produce only so-so, and don’t buy much of it there. They often have some sauces, dressings, condiments that I don’t find in other stores. It’s worth taking time to explore.
Thanks so much for all these tips! I really want to check out the low carb yogurt. I’ve been missing it lately.
These are so good. They don’t taste like eggs at all! They’re fluffy and delicious. Thank you so much for this recipe.
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Thank you! This is a recipe I make for myself just about once a week. I’m glad you like it too.
These are the best waffles. I’m new to Keto diet and was afraid it would be another cardboard recipe. ( still getting used to cooking with almond flour).
I like these better than my non-Keto waffles.
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Right? Thanks so much for posting this. You have made my day.
These were good, but mine came out dry when using coconut oil. Next time I’ll try butter.
Also, it only filled my square waffle iron about 3/4, so I’ll make half again as much next time.
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Wow. These waffles are AMAZING.
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They are the World’s Best after all.
what can egg be replaced with?
I don’t think you can replace the eggs in this recipe. They hold the whole thing together.